2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF RECALL - #13V365000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Saf-T-Liner (EF, EFX, and HDX) buses equipped with an auxiliary fuel pickup tube for use with an optional chassis coolant heater and manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 4, 2012. An information label affixed to the auxiliary heater fuel pickup tube may detach and fall off into the fuel tank, inhibiting fuel delivery to the engine.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2012 - 10/4/2012 |
| Recalled on |
8/20/2013 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/15/2013 |
| # Affected |
237 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Saf-T-Liner (EF, EFX, and HDX) buses equipped with an auxiliary fuel pickup tube for use with an optional chassis coolant heater and manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 4, 2012. An information label affixed to the auxiliary heater fuel pickup tube may detach and fall off into the fuel tank, inhibiting fuel delivery to the engine. |
| Consequences |
Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Daimler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tanks and auxiliary heater fuel pickup tubes for labels. Any labels will be removed, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-716-7466. Daimler's recall number is FL-643. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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